Garden Tour
Rapaura Tour

We bring to you four new gardens not featured before, ranging from well established large country gardens, formal gardens and a Ben McMaster garden surrounding a modern architecturally designed home. Enjoy a relaxed day and be inspired from our selection of wonderful gardens. Lunch, morning and afternoon teas included.

Upton Oaks ~Sue and Dave Monahan

The garden has been developed over many years around the 1911 Victorian Villa. It is divided into different areas by hedges and brick walls. A feature is the 17th century style knot garden, formed with buxus hedging and divided into sections by colours. Large perennial borders are planted to flower from spring through to autumn. Plantings of berry fruits through to figs and guavas alongside raised vegetable beds provide an abundance all season.

The Garden of ~Gordon and Lorri Taylor

The Taylor's garden evolved from a cow paddock 13 years ago. It's a Robert Watson's concept design and features an extensive lawn bounded by dense woodland beds and a slightly more formal semi-enclosed area. Spend some time ambling beside the stream, which makes a wonderful contribution to the general peacefulness of our garden.

The Garden of ~Phil and Jenny McAuslin

Enter Stream Estate garden through an impressive tree lined driveway into a cottage style garden predominantly made up of roses. Since taking over the property Jenny and Phil have made some changes notably the formal entrance and courtyard. With the help of their gardener Jenny intends, as with all gardens, for it to continue to change bringing in more formality to the pool area and more extensive planting along the stream.

Selmes Brook ~Chris and Jenny Stokes

The garden is 3 years old and has been designed by Ben McMaster. It consists of a stream walk with extensive stone work and native plantings.  View the reflection pool with a double sided tree avenue with views to vineyards beyond.  The walled garden consists of a sculptural court with integrated fireplace and swimming pool complex, which is minimalist in design. A garden to stimulate and delight your senses. 

Annandale ~The Garden of John and Beverley Gibbons

This 1 ½ acre garden situated among the vineyard of Lower Wairau has been developed in several stages over 23 years. Spacious lawns are dotted with groups of mature claret ash, silver birch, pin oak, flowering cherries and conifers. Other features include perennial and rose beds plus numerous rhododendrons camellias and azaleas.

Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory

Enjoy a stop at the Makana Boutique Chocolate Factory which is an experience not to be missed. You can watch us make tantalising confections and taste a few of our exquisite samples. Hand made and using all natural ingredients, a treat for all who love chocolate. You can also view the native plantings that are planted to blend and enhance the factory in its rural setting.

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